MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Timothy Wentzell, Sue Larsen, Bart Pacekonis, Patrick Kennedy, Clifford Slicer, and Gary Bazzano
ALTERNATES PRESENT: Michael Sullivan
Louise Evans
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia A. Banach, Director of Planning
REGULAR MEETING – MADDEN ROOM
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Wentzell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Karen Isherwood, P.E., representing Mill On The River Restaurant, stated that she had submitted a change order application for landscaping and lighting at a parking lot for the Mill. Since then lighting plans have changed because the approved lights are not available. The applicant is requesting to place 5 -20’ high poles, with full cut off shoe box light fixtures. The original approval included 12’ poles with decorative fixtures (12 poles). Grading of the parking lot will be much below the street line and nearby residential areas. Photometrics proposed will meet the regulations.
Wentzell noted that there had been a public hearing for the original application, and that there had been concerns about the lighting expressed at that public hearing. Thus, he indicated that the applicant would have to file an application for these changes so that public input could be obtained.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion/Decision/Action regarding the following:
1. Review/discussion of zoning regulations and revisions thereto – Zoning Regulation Comprehensive Update (Exhibit A)
Banach presented an overview of the Comprehensive Update (see Exhibit A).
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners with the following comments and concerns.
· Specific policies should be written up regarding civic/nonprofit signs and out of town events advertised in this Town.
· Signage: Suggest changing ‘incidental’ to ‘secondary’ signs.
· Buffers: Clarify certain buffers requirements – landscaping requirement in perimeter setback was added, elimination of buffers incorporated into side yards.
· Building to building spacing to resolve issue of clumping – subdivision spacing already built in - not SRD; developer needs to be more cognizant of the proportional and relative distances between buildings to avoid the overly crowded appearance.
· SRD’s have reached the cap – regulations need updating if the cap is raised.
· Impervious coverage/ crowded sites issue is both a commercial/industrial and a residential issue (in higher density residential developments).
· PZC rarely requires additional setback, e.g. moving a building back with a longer driveway.
· GC zone is intended to be less expensive, less demanding place of development. However, if the Town is not receptive to stereotypical franchise buildings, architects always have on hand different renditions of what are available. Towns do not need to settle for mediocre buildings. It was also noted, however, that the franchise building may be at the expense of the franchisee not the corporation.
Pacekonis made a motion to continue the discussion on July 26, 2005. Bazzano seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
MINUTES
The amended minutes of April 26, 2006, May 10, 2005, and May 24, 2005 were accepted by consensus of the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS
Wentzell noted that a representative is needed for CRCOG Board. He asked for volunteers to which Kennedy replied that he would represent this Commission.
APPLICATIONS TO BE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED
1. Appl 0537P, Colonial Point Christian Church, request for special exception to article 4.1.8.b and site plan of development for the construction of a church complex located on the southerly side of Chapel Road, across from Betty Drive, RO32 Chapel Road, RR and RR/OZ
2. Appl 05-38P, The Grilli Family Limited Partnership, request for site plan approval for the construction of 3,158 sf dentist office on property located at 498 Buckland Road, GD zone
3. Appl 05-40P, William Mangino, request for a renewal to the two-year temporary and conditional permit to allow two apartments on property located at 272 Pierce Road, RR zone
ADJOURNMENT:
Kennedy made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Bazzano seconded the motion. The motion carried and the vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted
Phyllis M. Mann
Recording Secretary.
______________________________ Date Approved
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